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marinecultures.org
CH Headquarters: Kalkbreitestrasse 6, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland; Tanzania branch: Association marinecultures.org, P.O.Box 210, Jambiani, Zanzibar
Region Active
Africa
Non-profit
Activity
Description
Sustainable fishing, Marine conservation awareness and education, Marine protected areas, Coral reefs restoration, Sea sponges
marinecultures.org initiates small-scale conservation projects, by supporting people on the coast of Zanzibar in the development of ecological aquaculture. Together with local communities and authorities they carry out activities to protect and restore marine ecosystems. The activities include: Growing natural sponges, Protecting and restoring coral reefs, Conserving fish stocks to combat overfishing and destructive fishing practices in order to create a sustainable use of marine resources. This includes closed seasons for octopus and no-fishing zones (marine protected areas).